Miracle Theatre has donated $106,265.04 to the local charity, The Children of Prince George Fund under the trusteeship of the Prince George Community Foundation.
Each year since 2016 Anne Laughlin, producer, and Ted Price, director, have presented a professional play that gathers the best talent from across Canada in an effort to raise funds for the local community.
Since Laughlin and Price started Miracle Theatre they have raised more than $300,000 for a variety of local organizations including Northern BC's Breast Cancer Clinic, the Salvation Army Food Bank and United Way.
"With the present health crisis there are some hard times ahead," Laughlin said. "We know the funds will be put to good use by local charities helping children in need."
The fund is for children dealing with serious difficulties involving such things as health, neglect, abuse, and sufficient food.
The Community Foundation asked Miracle Theatre to establish the endowment fund in 2019 by donating last year's production of Halfway There in the amount of $84,036.45.
Price and Laughlin decided to donate proceeds from this year's production of The Birds and The Bees with the goal of increasing the Children's Fund to at least $150,000.
"We felt that goal was achievable but never dared hope to exceed it by over $40,000," Price said. "With every production it comes home to us what a remarkably supportive and generous town this is."
As well as community support, the two long-time theatre professionals attribute the success of the project to several additional factors.
The script and cast were especially strong and the play was extended twice for a total of 28 performances.
Laughlin and Price also appreciate the volunteerism that is so often seen in Prince George."These people are exceptional," Laughlin said.
The Miracle Theatre duo are already making plans for their next production.
